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1. CKI adds Clipacore to Nerrad Tool Carl Kammerling International (CKI) has added the Clipacore brand to its CKI subsidiary Nerrad Tool. A tool system designed to eradicate a common and dangerous problem for users of core drills, Clipacore is a clip release system which allows users to change and remove core bits from drills quickly and effortlessly. Dismantling a core drill after use often requires physical strength and brute force, as torque tension locks components together. The other issue with core drilling is waste concrete becoming wedged in the tool, another problem which has been solved with the Clipacore system.
It will also be available as part of the CKI portfolio of brands alongside, C.K Tools, C.K Magma, avit and Kasp Security, with wider distribution anticipated later in the year.
www.ck-tools.com
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3. Versaroc®
MPA1 provides “robust”
envelope for hospital extension Euroform’s Versaroc®
MPA1 sheathing board
has provided a ‘robust’ building envelope for the new Same Day Emergency Care centre at the Countess of Chester Hospital. 1,200m² of Euroform’s Versaroc®
MPA1
fibre cement sheathing board was applied to the light gauge steel frame building structure by IMS Facades.
Developed for exterior sheathing of SFS frames, Versaroc®
MPA1 is highly non- combustible and durable.
It achieves EuroClass A1 Reaction to Fire according to EN 13501-1:2018 and has third party Agrément from Kiwa BDA for steel frame sheathing application – certificate number BAW-20-154-P-A-UK.
As it is highly moisture tolerant, Versaroc® MPA1 can be left exposed to the weather during construction.
It has achieved category A performance to EN 12467:2012 + A2:2018, which is the highest level of performance that fibre cement sheets can achieve in terms of resistance. Versaroc®
MPA1 is available as 9, 12 or
15mm standard sheet sizes of 2400 or 3000 x 1200mm with more bespoke sizes made available to suit the system requirements through Euroform’s cut to order service.
www.euroform.co.uk
2. Euroform’s Versapanel ® used in Worcester scheme
The A2 Versapanel ® is a cement bonded particle board that can be used as an SFS sheathing board.
It has been used in the Sherriff’s Gate scheme in Worcester.
The board has a density of 1560 kg/ m3 and provides a high mass exterior lining, and complies with Approved Document E, which means it is resistant to sound. It combines the benefits of traditional cement bonded particle boards with A2 Reaction to Fire, according to EN 13501-1, making it a material of limited combustibility and meets the requirements of Approved Document B, the building regulation in England covering fire safety matters within and around buildings. A range of systems may be applied over A2 Versapanel ® such as; approved insulated render systems, terracotta cladding systems, high performance cladding systems and traditional brick coursework.
www.euroform.co.uk
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5. Illbruck’s FR Window Sealing Membrane wins BBA certificate
Tremco CPG UK has announced that Illbruck’s FR Window Sealing Membrane (ME010) has been awarded a new prestigious BBA certificate for its technical performance and durability in service and compliance with building safety and national Building Regulations.
Its FR Window Sealing Membrane is a fully third-party accredited system, when used as a fully air and watertight perimeter seal for use around windows, doors, and curtain walling.
When used as a system in conjunction with SP025 FR Membrane Adhesive the system achieves a Class B-s1, d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1. This system offers an assured, robust solution, which has been tested and assessed by the BBA, a renowned and respected leader in the independent approval and certification of construction products and systems. These approvals by the UK’s leading construction certification body will provide architects, contractors, and specifiers with complete assurance that the product has been tested to meet the highest standards and provides your customers with a high level of reassurance when using the product..
It is permanently UV stable; making it an ideal solution for open rainscreen cladding and also remains vapour open to reduce the build-up of unwanted condensation and moisture in the joint and wall construction.
www.tremcocpg.com
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net December 2023
4. HMG Paints relaunches Ferrozinc HMG Paints has announced the relaunch of Ferrozinc, a water-based rust converter. It is the go-to solution for rust conversion in areas where shot blasting, or complete rust removal is impractical or impossible – it is available in 250ml, 1 Litre or 5 Litres.
It explained that, rust removal has been a laborious and time-consuming process, involving hours of wire brushing or the use of strong acidic chemicals that pose significant safety hazards. However, with HMG’s Ferrozinc rust converter this arduous task becomes a thing of the past. Users only need to remove loose debris and poorly adhered surface rust, followed by a degreasing step to eliminate any contamination that may interfere with the chemical reaction. Afterward, a thin coat of Ferrozinc is applied to the rusted area, and within 30 minutes, the surface transforms into a black/navy colour, indicating the successful rust conversion. Any excess product can be easily wiped off, and after just +3 hours, the treated surface is ready to be overcoated with the user’s preferred coating system.
Ferrozinc’s water-based formulation not only provides rust conversion properties but also ensures a low odour, making it a pleasant and user-friendly option compared to other solvent- based alternatives.
shop.hmgpaint.com/products/ferrozinc
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